so I started on the Ducati Pramac

Bodywork:

TS - Italian red

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/Ducati%20Pramac/IMG_0080.jpg

Seat flocked

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/Ducati%20Pramac/IMG_0082.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/Ducati%20Pramac/IMG_0081.jpg

frame

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/Ducati%20Pramac/IMG_0086.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/Ducati%20Pramac/IMG_0089.jpg

tank with first stages of cf

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/Ducati%20Pramac/IMG_0083.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/Ducati%20Pramac/IMG_0084.jpg


Speaking of CF

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/Ducati%20Pramac/IMG_0077.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/Ducati%20Pramac/IMG_0079.jpg


now all of them together

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/Ducati%20Pramac/IMG_0087.jpg

what do you think?

Wow, very impressive start. Cant wait to see more of this one.

Again, very impressive cf work. Looks great!
/Joel

looking fab there, one question, did you use microsol on foil number decal, I think when I made this model I did, and it gave the foil a crackle effect, it was either that or the clear I used, can't remember which, did you have any probs?

It was the clear ;) Microsol work abolutely flawlessly, but the clear (Tamiya) made the chrome decal crack.

small updates:

more bodywork

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/Ducati%20Pramac/IMG_0090.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/Ducati%20Pramac/IMG_0091.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/Ducati%20Pramac/IMG_0092.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/Ducati%20Pramac/IMG_0095.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/Ducati%20Pramac/IMG_0096.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/Ducati%20Pramac/IMG_0097.jpg

more cf bits

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/Ducati%20Pramac/IMG_0094.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/Ducati%20Pramac/IMG_0093.jpg

The stand. looks good enough without having to buy the PE set from Tamiya

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/Ducati%20Pramac/IMG_0098.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/Ducati%20Pramac/IMG_0099.jpg

Exhaust

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/Ducati%20Pramac/IMG_0100.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/Ducati%20Pramac/IMG_0101.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/Ducati%20Pramac/IMG_0102.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/Ducati%20Pramac/IMG_0103.jpg

airbox - not finished, still have to smoke it and clear it

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/Ducati%20Pramac/IMG_0104.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/Ducati%20Pramac/IMG_0106.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/Ducati%20Pramac/IMG_0108.jpg

thanks for looking

Another update...I love these quick almost box stock builds!

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/Ducati%20Pramac/IMG_0109.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/Ducati%20Pramac/IMG_0110.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/Ducati%20Pramac/IMG_0111.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/Ducati%20Pramac/IMG_0112.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/Ducati%20Pramac/IMG_0113.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/Ducati%20Pramac/IMG_0114.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/Ducati%20Pramac/IMG_0115.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/Ducati%20Pramac/IMG_0117.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/Ducati%20Pramac/IMG_0118.jpg

don't know if anyone is watching...but here it is anyway. thanks.

Of course we're watching. Super CF and great progress. Did you clear the metallic numbering? Could get you trouble as they sometimes crack. It's better to clear parts with all the other decals and then apply the metallic numbering. But, if you cleared them there is a good chance they will stand it anyhow.
This bike is SO good looking. I can tell you it looks great beside the test version also, yummie.
/Joel

Hi, regarding this chrome decal issue, does anybody know any clears that don't crack them, I use Mr hobby clear, as yet I have not tried this over chrome decals, but as my next build will be the LCR hionda, which has quite a few chrome decals I would be keen to find out!! also Can anyone clarify for sure that microsol also does not damage chrome decals!

by the way your bike is looking great there, lovely shine and fab cf work, I know from experience that mudguard is an awkward shape to cf, did you use one piece or join together?
Cheers
Col

Hi, regarding this chrome decal issue, does anybody know any clears that don't crack them, I use Mr hobby clear, as yet I have not tried this over chrome decals, but as my next build will be the LCR hionda, which has quite a few chrome decals I would be keen to find out!! also Can anyone clarify for sure that microsol also does not damage chrome decals!

by the way your bike is looking great there, lovely shine and fab cf work, I know from experience that mudguard is an awkward shape to cf, did you use one piece or join together?
Cheers
Col

Yep - used one piece of CF for the rear hugger.

As for MicroSol - I used loads of MicroSol and MicroSet on this one and no damage to the chrome decals at all. Damage (spidering) came as a result of clear coating using Tamiya clear. It is not really all that visible though.

Update:

front forks

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/Ducati%20Pramac/IMG_0250.jpg

radiator

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/Ducati%20Pramac/IMG_0251.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/Ducati%20Pramac/IMG_0252.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/Ducati%20Pramac/IMG_0254.jpg

remaining cowling

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/Ducati%20Pramac/IMG_0255.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/Ducati%20Pramac/IMG_0256.jpg

Brakes - note the forks are not Tamiya upgraded items - just painted

rear clip - the brake disc is hand drilled

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/Ducati%20Pramac/IMG_0259.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/Ducati%20Pramac/IMG_0260.jpg

HAHA well, no one is saying anything, so here is another update - for those that are watching.

buttoned up the front end

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/Ducati%20Pramac/IMG_0261.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/Ducati%20Pramac/IMG_0262.jpg

all thats left is the brake lines.

rear clip - chain and shock - all kit items

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/Ducati%20Pramac/IMG_0263.jpg

front airbox/electronics - what a giant pain to decal...but I need practice for my next superdetail build of this bike.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/Ducati%20Pramac/IMG_0265.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/Ducati%20Pramac/IMG_0266.jpg

speedo

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/Ducati%20Pramac/IMG_0267.jpg

The carbon looks good. Did you make some masks before putting on the carbon?

not really, I just lay out a big piece and work a lot of microsol and hairdryer into it.

a small update - its almost finished now

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/IMG_0268.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/IMG_0269.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/IMG_0272.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/IMG_0273.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/IMG_0274.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/IMG_0271.jpg


This one almost looks like a real bike:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/IMG_0275.jpg

Looks cool, nice work on the CF-decals.

What did you use for the flocking of the seat?

this makes me want to throw my ducati against a wall...
i love the forks, ou'd never pick that they weren't tamiya detail items.

im glad to see im not the only one who doesnt make up masks for the C/F decals :grinyes:

Thanks everyone!

Micha - I use regular fine Detail master black carpet flocking, which I think in 1/12 scale seat looks much better than on 1/24 scale cars.